Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
Dinner Party Talk – Parenting
Wife at one end of table: “The scary part of your kids growing up is by the time their teenagers you’ve figured out everything you did wrong.” Husband at other end: “Have you seen how hot that J-Woww is on … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Oops!
While skiing at Sundance in Utah, a friend knocked over a huge glass display in the ski lodge gift shop. Crash! Heads turned, and there we stood, eyes wide, surrounded by broken glass. We were able to laugh it off, … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – So Long, Conan
Last night Conan O’Brien ended his criminally short seven month run as host of The Tonight Show. Conan signed off with gratitude to NBC for his twenty years of employment and a big “thank you” to the fans who have … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Communication
I’ve just arrived at #Sundance and will be Tweeting what I see and overhear live. Reminded me of a recent dinner party conversation: “We’ve gone from stone tablets to horseback messengers, party lines to chat rooms, answering machines to text … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Charo vs. Snooki
Here’s what I’ve decided: Snooki, the former Nicole Polizzi, and her “poof” are filling a need we Americans have. She’s the overdone, overtly kooky, but loveable ditz in a long line of overdone, overtly kooky, but loveable ditzes. Reigning Queen … Continue reading
American Fun – Pants on the Ground
American Idol’s biggest hit in its debut week was definitely the original song by 62-year-old “General” Larry Platt titled “Pants on the Ground.” I’ve been singing the lyrics – “Pants on the ground, pants on the ground. Looking like a … Continue reading
American icons – A Fight for Tonight!
Talented kids – American Idol
Tonight, the quest begins anew for the next American Idol. Before we begin, can you name the last 3? How about: Him Him Her Check out this talented toddler singing Hey Jude. While we’re waiting for this one to grow … Continue reading
Gossip – Simon Says
“Goodbye!” Simon Cowell has announced that this will be his last season of the Paula-less American Idol. Panic ensues! “Who will replace him?” “The show will die.” “It’s the beginning of the end.” I don’t think it’s that hard to … Continue reading










